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Dev Patel takes a big swing (literally and figuratively) with Monkey Man, his passion project and directorial debut about one man's quest for vengeance. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, fuses his love of the action genre with cultural significance to create a big-screen thriller backed by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions. Tune in to Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim share if Monkey Man lives up to the hype. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot off the heels of an explosive SXSW launch, Dev Patel's Monkey Man has everyone's attention. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his directorial debut and transition into bona fide action star. In our interview, Patel shares what the action genre means to him and why Monkey Man is an important story to tell, as well as what the physically demanding role did to his body and who encouraged him to step behind the camera to direct his first feature film. __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lashana Lynch is on Popcorn Podcast! The British star behind some of the coolest characters in film joins us to discuss portraying Rita Marley in Reinaldo Marcus Green's biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Lynch also shares how she finds confidence in kick-arse roles, such as Izogie, Maria Rambeau and 007, and which recent film has brought her the most joy. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heat the popcorn and grab your warmest jumpsuit, Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler Ghosbusters: Frozen Empire review is here! Join Leigh and Tim as they skid through the spectral-soaked backstreets of Gil Kenan's first time behind the wheel of the Ectomobile (aka the beloved Ghostbusters franchise). Frozen Empire takes the action back to where it all began – New York City – as the Spengler family (Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhad, Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon) move into the famous firehouse and fulfil their familial duty, joined by OG Ghostbusters (Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson). Are you shivering with anticipation or left cold by the latest sci-fi adventure? Tune in to the bite-sized episode and then drop us a line to let us know. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire writer and director Gil Kenan stops by Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters legacy, talking iconic throwbacks, why Afterlife was a walk in the park compared to Frozen Empire, and even revealing an update on the highly anticipated Ghostbusters animated series reboot. Pile your snacks like Slimer and settle in for this bite-sized Popcorn Podcast interview. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you want to recall, if a movie was good. Who you gonna call? Popcorn Podcast! Ahead of the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, revisit Leigh and Tim's take on the 2021 Ghostbusters franchise reboot, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard. Join us on a journey BACK to the Afterlife and prep your ears (and containment units) for the Frozen Empire movie review. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Filmmaker Rose Glass joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about Love Lies Bleeding, her "bombastic, pulpy and dark" sophomore film starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris. Glass shares what setting the film in the American Midwest offered, what Stewart and O’Brian bring to the roles of Lou and Jackie and what veteran actor Ed Harris had to say about her directing. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorary Australian Arj Barker drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about family-friendly comedy The Nut Farm. The film, about a failed crypto trader who inherits a macadamia nut farm in a rural Australian town, marks the first leading role for the American comedian who spends much of his time on our shores. Barker talks amusing tree puns, what surprises him about Australia and shocks us with his deadly spider knowledge. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popcorn Podcast welcome some goal-kicking legends as part of our SXSW Film Festival coverage, star Anna Camp and director Bonnie Discepolo. Their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition is set in a post-economic collapse America, following a woman (Camp) travelling alone towards the promise of a Utopian dome on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride with strangers, we learn no one can be trusted on the road to the Neo-Dome. In our chat, we talk Anna Camp’s exciting role as producer on the Neo-Dome short and the “big old carrot” her femme fatale character Monica is chasing, plus Discepolo's approach to directing “delicious” dialogue and how to get that tension tight as a drum. We also manifest some pretty exciting things together! We hope you enjoy this special interview episode. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Trust no one on the road to the Neo-Dome"! Actors Nick Logan () and Mike Mosley () drop by Popcorn Podcast ahead of SXSW Film Festival to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Set in a post-economic collapse America, Neo-Dome begins with a woman (Anna Camp) travelling alone towards the promise of a Utopian dome on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride with strangers, we learn no one can be trusted on the road to the Neo-Dome. Mosley and Logan discuss the film's poisoned pleasantries and tease what’s inside the Neo-Dome, plus Tim throws some ideas around with the guys about where the story could be headed – it may or may not involve Bono. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Molly Manning Walker's debut feature, How To Have Sex, has been gathering critical acclaim at film festivals across the globe for its honest portrayal of youth culture and nuanced exploration of consent. The filmmaker joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about how open conversations about sex and female pleasure can let the pressure out of first sexual experiences. Walker hopes her film will spark conversation – amongst teens especially – about the memories of that first exhilaration and the importance of friendships, but also of the moments too often cloaked in shame and silence. We hope you enjoy this important interview episode of Popcorn Podcast. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popcorn Podcast welcomes EE BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce to discuss her exceptional performance in groundbreaking film How To Have Sex. In this fun and insightful chat, McKenna-Bruce discusses how director Molly Manning Walker nurtured her self-belief; the research needed to land the perfect “dumb dad jokes”; societal pressures around sex; and the powerful bond her co-stars formed. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return to planet Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's the new cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novelsAn all-star cast is assembled in this continuation of Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) mythic journey alongside Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen, as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. But does the follow-up to its six-time time Oscar-winning predecessor live up to the hype? In this spoiler-free episode, Leigh and Tim dissect the film's themes and talk uncomfortable pregnancy-cam, sandy cracks and Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) roleplay. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The anticipation surrounding Dune: Part Two is at fever pitch, so let's revisit Popcorn Podcast's spoiler-free review of Dune. The 2021 sci-fi remake, based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel of the same name, stars Timothée Chalamet as the fabled Paul Atreides, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and many more. Denis Villeneuve's six-time Oscar-winning masterpiece delivers on the director’s trademark visual flair, but does it live up to lofty expectations? Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss Dune 2021 and be sure to look out for the spoiler-free breakdown of Dune: Part Two. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's webbin' time! Leigh and Tim sling themselves into Madame Web to reveal all you need to know about the new instalment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Why is the internet so mad at this Morbius-adjacent origin story starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Celeste O'Connor? With foresight top of mind, Popcorn Podcast has the lowdown on whether there is truth to the negative noise. Listen to find out if Madame Web is worth your time in an unmissable spoiler-free discussion. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the release of Madame Web, revisit Popcorn Podcast's contentious Morbius review. The film first flapped (or is it flopped?) onto the big screen in 2022, starring Jared Leto as blood-thirsty Dr Michael Morbius. Join Leigh and Tim as they dive into this branch of the Sony Spider-Man Universe and discuss everything from Leto's take on the conflicted character to CGI design and shameless shirtless shots. Does Morbius really deserve the flak it cops? It's Morbin' time! __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Powerhouse producer, actor and adoption advocate Deborra-Lee Furness and her award-winning co-star Jacqueline McKenzie, join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their hit new movie Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 and gush over leading man Eric Bana (of course!). The pair talks leeches, trip-hazards and throwing creature comforts out the window in the name of art – and why they want to sign on for a third movie based on Jane Harper's best-selling novels. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Superstar Eric Bana returns to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film Force Of Nature: The Dry 2, alongside director and long-time producing partner Robert Connolly. The pair talk cursed characters, detective Aaron Falk's life outside of Jane Harper's best-selling book series, and the joys and challenges of bringing Australia to the big screen. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best-selling author Jane Harper returns to Popcorn Podcast, alongside innovative Made Up Stories producer Jodi Matterson, to discuss Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 – the highly anticipated adaptation of Harper's second Aaron Falk novel. We get down to business with Harper and Matterson to discuss the challenges of adapting such richly written Australian landscapes and the joy of championing strong female stories, and we try to bend Harper’s arm to give us more Aaron Falk adventures. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eric Bana returns as Federal Agent Aaron Falk, embroiled in another gripping case in Force of Nature: The Dry 2. Writer and director Robert Connolly once again adapts author Jane Harper's best-selling novel in this follow-up to 2021 smash hit The Dry. In the next chapter, five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat but only four come out on the other side. Starring a slew of Australian talent, including Deborra-Lee Furness, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sisi Stringer and Anna Torv, Force of Nature takes us deep into the Victorian mountain ranges in the hopes of finding whistle-blowing informant Alice (Torv) still alive. Leigh and Tim venture into the mystery of this sequel to share if it lives up to the anticipation. Will lightning strike twice? __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Argylle a box office bomb or brilliant blockbuster? Leigh and Tim go head-to-head over Matthew Vaughn's latest action-packed spy spoof, starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L Jackson, Bryan Cranston and more. There's a lot of hot-headed talk about this new franchise, but we've got the definitive take on whether it's worth your time (spoiler-free, of course!). Are you Team Leigh or Team Tim when it comes to Argylle? __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irreverent filmmaker Matthew Vaughn drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about Argylle, his new action-packed blockbuster starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell. The director behind the smash-hit Kingsman franchise, as well as Kick Ass and Stardust, shares his inspiration for the visually stunning action sequences in Argylle; the surprising items on his movie-making bucket list; and the wedding dance injuries he’s going to have to answer for after bringing the Whirlybird into existence. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
From book to movie to musical and back to movie, The Color Purple has been a cultural cornerstone for 40 years. In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim dive into the latest cinematic masterpiece, based on the hit Broadway musical, to find out whether Blitz Bazawule's musical movie can stand tall alongside the success of its predecessors. What more can be squeezed from Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) harrowing and inspiring coming-of-age story? Tune in to find out. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former pro-BMX rider Kurt Yaeger joins Popcorn Podcast to share how he turned a tragic accident into a career transition that has him starring opposite Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce in new vampire thriller Sunrise. With his infectious optimism, Yaeger shares what it's like motorbiking with Guy Pearce; which Hollywood heavyhitter was instrumental in his success; and how his tireless campaigning for inclusivity is changing the film industry – plus which Australian TV series Yaeger wants to tick off his acting bingo card. We hope you enjoy this Popcorn Podcast interview, featuring a special appearance from Pete the cat. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a reason the biggest names in the film business and studios alike are clamouring to work with Andrew Baird. With a robust Irish work ethic and a no-nonsense eye for turning filmmaking water into wine, the Sunrise director is proving himself a highly sought-after film fixer. Baird joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new 'anti-vampire' thriller; why he'll gladly work with stars Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce again and again; and how much he values collaborating with talented people. We hope you enjoy this special Popcorn Podcast episode. __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Pettyfer joins Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about his new 'anti-vampire' film Sunrise and shares what the future holds as he moves through a second wave of his career. The star of such hits as Magic Mike, Endless Love and Stormbreaker also fights us for ownership of co-star Guy Pearce (he's Australian!) and spoils Meet Joe Black – you've been warned. Enjoy this special interview episode from Leigh's car with talented Brit Alex Pettyfer. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim set sail on a cinematic journey with George Clooney's The Boys In The Boat, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. This gripping tale, centred around nine tenacious rowers vying for glory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, unfolds as a spectacle of determination and camaraderie. With insightful commentary and a touch of humour, Popcorn Podcast shares thoughts on the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make The Boys In The Boat a must-see. Whether you're a history buff or in it for the entertainment, this episode promises a compelling review through the choppy waters of rowing and rivalry. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popcorn Podcast dives headfirst into the mind-blowing world of Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage as an insecure family man whose life is turned upside down when he appears in the dreams of strangers all over the world. When his benign appearances begin taking a nightmarish turn, he is forced to reckon with the consequences of his newfound fame. Leigh and Tim break down the twists, turns and nuanced moments that only Cage can deliver, and ask is Kristoffer Borgli's fantastical feature a wild dream best left in the imagination? Tune in, grab your Nicolas Cage bingo cards, and let the popcorn-fueled banter begin! __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Explore the riveting world of rowing with Joel Edgerton on Popcorn Podcast. The charismatic Australian star of such films as Warrior, Star Wars II: Attack Of The Clones and Thirteen Lives joins Leigh and Tim to discuss George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, where Edgerton, under Clooney's expert direction, steps into the shoes of the legendary coach Al Ulbrickson. The Boys In The Boat isn't your average underdog story, it's a journey through choppy waters during a time of social and political upheaval. In this special interview episode, Edgerton spills the popcorn on his surprising water sports experience, what it's like working with George Clooney, and generously shares insights into his remarkable career – plus, drops some pearls of wisdom on Leigh and Tim with his best-worst inspirational speech. __ __ __ __ __ __ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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